Submitted by: Dan Rich

South Bend Tribune 12/23/2001

Donald E. Milslagle

Sept. 8, 1929 - Dec. 8, 2001

Donald E. Milslagle, 72, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, in Sun City West, Ariz. He was born in Mishawaka, Ind., to George and Emma Milslagle, both deceased.

Don was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1951, served his time in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1954.

In 1955 he married Betty Ramsey. Don and Betty worked in the Mishawaka/South Bend area until their retirement in 1979. They moved to Florida and lived there until 1995 when they moved to Arizona. Betty passed away in March 1999.

Don is survived by one brother, Paul (Alice) Milslagle of Mishawaka; one nephew, Dan Milslagle of Battle Creek, Mich.; and one niece, Nancy (Steve) Velleman of Osceola, Ind.

Wife Betty's relatives: one brother, one sister, two sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews also survive Don.

Per D on's request, there will be no service or memorial. Burial will take place in Florida next to his wife Betty. Kicliter Funeral Home in Palmetto, Fla., handled the arrangements.